Shared airport shuttle van service

Tourists, groups and families, plus hotels or tour operators who arrange transport for their guests.

Per-seat fares or a set price per group, plus contracts with accommodation providers. Profit depends on filling seats on each run.

• Safe driving of larger vehicles
• Scheduling and route planning
• Managing drivers and bookings

• Operator accreditation, vehicle standards and driver authorisation differ by state and territory, check with your state's transport regulator
• Larger vehicles may need a higher licence class and stricter safety checks
• Check your airport's rules on shuttle access, permits and fees
• Commercial passenger insurance, public liability and workers compensation once you hire
• Empty seats and vehicle costs can squeeze margins, so test routes before committing to finance
• Check ATO rules on ABN and GST registration

As an estimate, startup costs are typically around $40,000 to $120,000, depending on the van or minibus, insurance, accreditation and any airport permits. Test routes before committing to finance.

Things to check include operator accreditation, vehicle standards and driver authorisation with your state or territory regulator, whether larger vehicles need a higher licence class, airport shuttle access rules and fees, commercial insurance, workers compensation, and ABN and GST.

As an estimate, monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on routes, bookings and hotel partners. Plan for at least about 30 hours a week, noting empty seats and vehicle costs can squeeze margins.